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1416 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA
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Bright Futures Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 119
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Bright Futures Child Care Center
Bright Futures Child Care Center is a child care center in Allentown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 119 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 119 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 119 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Futures Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Futures Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 119 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00243371
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Transportation 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jul 17, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The testing was not completed at least every 30 days on 7 occasions in the past year. The dates of the testing were 7/7/25, 8/13/25, 9/10/25, 10/17/25, 11/18/25, 12/23/25, 1/27/26, 2/10/26, 3/17/26, 4/22/26, 5/20/26, and 6/19/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan and corresponding parent letter did not include accommodations for the infants, toddlers, and special needs children in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2026
3270.175(c) Manufacturer's instructions used
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, there was no instruction manual for the booster seat in the van used for transportation by the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the trash can in the bathroom used for diapering was not lidded nor was it hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact forms for the following children did not include the name, address, or phone number of the child's physician: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.124(a)/3270.124(b)(3) Each child emergency contact person/Parent home/work address, phone
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #3 did not include the work phone number of the child's father. The emergency contact form for Child #4 did not include the work name, address, and phone number of the child's parents or the phone number of the emergency contact person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, there was only eight inches of mulch under the swings on the wood mulch side of the playground. The infant/toddler side of the playground where the swings, jungle gym with slide, and the caterpillar tunnel are embedded contains a layer of adhesive sprayed rubber mulch. The layer of rubber mulch is approximately one inch thick.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the boardwalk on the playground is showing signs of deterioration, with splintering wood along the edges. Sharp nettles were observed growing up through the mulch on the playground and covering a large portion of the mulched area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, an unlabeled bottle of cleaning solution was observed in the first room on the left and second room on the right.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #2 did not have a current DHS FBI Clearance on file. The most recent DHS FBI Clearance was dated 8/7/20, more than 60 months old. The staff did have an FBI Clearance dated 11/13/24 conducted through the Department of Education, which is not acceptable for employment in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/17/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 did not complete 12 hours of annual training during their training year from 12/19/24-12/19/25. Staff person #1 only completed 10 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
Dec 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“During an allocated unannounced visit, there was a space heater in an empty classroom and in the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During an allocated unannounced monitoring visit, there was Desitin diaper cream in an unlocked cabinet under the changing table in the Toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2025
Jul 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 has not updated their clearances in the last 60 months. Their child abuse clearance is dated 6/23/20. Their criminal clearance is dated 6/16.20. Their FBI clearance is dated 6/27/20. Their NSOR clearance is 1/17/20. Staff person #2 and staff person #2 did not update their NSOR clearances within 60 months. The original NSOR clearance for staff person #1 is dated 1/16/20 and it was not updated until 7/1/25. The original NSOR clearance for staff person #2 is dated 1/16/20 and it was not updated until 6/30/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
Jul 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 started at the facility on 6-21-24 without a child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearance is dated 7-10-24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There is a water-stained ceiling tile in the Pre-K room bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
Jul 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A ceiling tile in the school age bathroom was damaged.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Only one staff member completed the 2022 one-hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. All other staff members completed it between 2/1/23 and 3/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
Jul 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A ceiling tile in the school age bathroom was damaged.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Only one staff member completed the 2022 one-hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22. All other staff members completed it between 2/1/23 and 3/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
Jul 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.131(a) Health information
“Child #1 has was enrolled more than 60 days before the facility had a health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Futures Child Care Center
Is Bright Futures Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Bright Futures Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Bright Futures Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Futures Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Bright Futures Child Care Center care for?
119, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Bright Futures Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Futures Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Futures Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 434-2301 to ask.
What is Bright Futures Child Care Center's phone number?
(610) 434-2301.
Where is Bright Futures Child Care Center?
1320 Sherman St, Allentown, PA 18109. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunflower Daycare Center, 0.1 miles away.